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November 29, 2016
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee will meet in Salem on Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9.
The meeting will occur at the ODFW Headquarters at 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE in Salem. The agenda is available at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday the Board will be included in an informational discussion of volunteer and education programs. On Friday the Board will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the agenda includes updates from ODFW management, STEP program planning, review of mini-grant applications, and review of propagation proposals. The meeting is open to the public.
The Committee also will review proposals to renew the three mid-coast STEP propagation programs (Letz Creek, Depoe Bay and Munsel Creek). Any STEP project that rears fish for release (including egg incubation) must be approved by ODFW. Part of the approval process includes public input and review by the Advisory Committee.
The proposals are available for public review on the ODFW website at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/ Members of the public will be able to comment on the proposals at the meeting or in writing. Written responses must be received by Dec. 7.
The Oregon Legislature created Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program in 1981 to provide a way for volunteers to participate in the restoration of native stocks of salmon, steelhead and trout. The STEP Advisory Committee makes recommendations to ODFW and the Fish and Wildlife Commission on issues regarding its programs. The committee’s 13 members are appointed by the Governor and represent all areas of Oregon.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at (800) 720-6339 or (503) 947-6002 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
For more information on the Salmon Trout Enhancement Program visit the ODFW Web site at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/ or call program staff at (503) 947-6211.
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